Insufficient margin or padding within container or between elements

Not providing the proper space within a container or surrounding a container can create visual tension and make elements difficult to read.

• There should be a minimum of 7-10% margin around an element or padding within an element.

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Incorrect: In this example the text is too close to the borders of the container, and the containers themselves are too close together. The padding within the containers and the margin surrounding the containers should be increased to meet the minimum of 7-10% margin/padding.

Correct: In this example the padding and margins have been corrected to allow for more space.